MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 14, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Roche, Taiese Hickman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Review proposals and consider approval of a search firm for the Town Administrator position
Approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between the Town and MRI to conduct a search for the Town Administrator position
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between the Town and MRI to conduct a search for the Town Administrator position.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgNo: Roche
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between the Town and MRI to conduct a search for the Town Administrator position. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Ms. Mecklenburg and Ms. Hickman voted aye and Mr. Roche voted no. The motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Mecklenburg)
Consider amending the Club License All Alcohol Fees
Amend the Club License All Alcohol Fees to $500 effective immediately
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to amend the Club License All Alcohol Fees to $500 effective immediately.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to amend the Club License All Alcohol Fees to $500 effective immediately. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider accepting a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging for $4,800 to be used for COA programming and...
Accept a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging in the amount of $4,800 to be used for COA programming and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging in the amount of $4,800 to be used for COA programming and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging in the amount of $4,800 to be used for COA programming and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the Town. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider approval of a contract between the Town and GATRA for transportation services for the COA and authorize the...
Approve a contract between the Town and GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority) for transportation services and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a contract between the Town and GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority) for transportation services and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the Town.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a contract between the Town and GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority) for transportation services and authorize the Interim Town Administrator to execute the contract on behalf of the Town. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to set the date and open the warrant for the November Special Town Meeting
Hold the November Special Town Meeting at King Philip Middle School on November 12, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to hold the November Special Town Meeting at King Philip Middle School on November 12, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to hold the November Special Town Meeting at King Philip Middle School on November 12, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Open a warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on November 12, 2025, and close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on September 5th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open a warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on November 12, 2025, and close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on September 5th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open a warrant for a Special Town Meeting to be held on November 12, 2025, and close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on September 5th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider approving SERSG contracts for the following
Approve SERSG contracts as printed in the agenda. A friendly amendment was made to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to enter into these contracts on the Board's behalf
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve SERSG contracts as printed in the agenda. A friendly amendment was made to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to enter into these contracts on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve SERSG contracts as printed in the agenda. A friendly amendment was made to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to enter into these contracts on the Board's behalf. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of April 29, 2025 and May 7, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of April 29, 2025 and May 7, 2025.
Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheAbstained: Hickman
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of April 29, 2025 and May 7, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Mr. Roche and Ms. Mecklenburg approved and Ms. Hickman abstained as she was not on the Board for those meetings..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 9:04 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 9:04 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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